Course details
An international recognized qualification set by the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), this is an examined qualification for those involved in Health and Safety at work.
People throughout the world take the NEBOSH International General Certificate because it gives them the skills and know-how to fulfill their health and safety responsibilities in any country and in any kind of organisation.
Course Objectives
Course details
An international recognized qualification set by the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), this is an examined qualification for those involved in Health and Safety at work.
People throughout the world take the NEBOSH International General Certificate because it gives them the skills and know-how to fulfill their health and safety responsibilities in any country and in any kind of organisation.
Course Objectives
- Knowledge - Whether health and safety is your main responsibility, or just a part of what you do, the NEBOSH International General Certificate will give you vital knowledge to help you perform better in your role at work.
- Enjoyment - You'll enjoy taking the NEBOSH International General Certificate.
- You'll discover skills and techniques that are useful and practical, not just theoretical.
- Recognition - Holders of the NEBOSH International General Certificate in occupational Health and Safety are entitled to Associate Membership (AIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technical Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH.
- Career development - For some, the NEBOSH International General Certificate is a first step towards a life-long career in health and safety. For others, it forms part of an important set of qualifications that brings them success and advancement in whatever field they choose.
What will I gain from this qualification?
- A safer workplace - Health and safety is important. It protects people from injury and loss of life. People with the NEBOSH International General Certificate know how to help their employer avoid prosecution, litigation, absence costs and loss of reputation, wherever they operate.
- Assurance - An employer whose staffs are NEBOSH qualified is an employer committed to health and safety. The NEBOSH International General Certificate provides an assurance of safety - something that can help employers achieves recognized standards and can even win new business.
- Return on investment - An employee with a NEBOSH International General Certificate has a practical set of skills that brings real value to the modern global workplace.
Course Content
As well as covering a range of workplace hazards and methods of control, it includes international standards for safety and health management including International Labour Organisation codes of practice.
Assessment and Certification
Candidates are assessed with written examinations for each of the two taught units. The qualification also features a practical workplace assessment to help you apply your learning at work and add value for your employer.
Target Audience
The course is suitable for those seeking a career in health and safety, supervisors, managers and specialists whose work involves a significant amount of health and safety management. It is also ideal for newly appointed safety officers/advisor.
Updated on 17 October, 2018 - Read LessAbout Al Mashreq Training
Al Mashreq Training is a professional private training provider that offers top-notch quality training and consultancy services in diversified areas. Established in 2000, Al Mashreq Training’s vision is to become an internationally recognized training provider that offers the highest quality training in the region. Al Mashreq Training pioneered training provision for Occupational Health and Safety!
Al Mashreq Training concentrates on providing high quality training on the areas of Health & Safety, Business Management, English Language and Information & Communication Technology. As a result, Al Mashreq Training acquired accreditation from the most sought after UK Awarding bodies namely: National Examination Board on Occupational Health and safety (NEBOSH), Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL), Health & Safety Institute (Medic), London Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Education Development International (LCCI - EDI) & the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). In 2006, Al Mashreq Training signed an agreement with the world largest safety organization (The US National Safety Council – NSC) to be the main agent in Bahrain for the NSC.
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in Bahrain regularly assesses all educational establishments in the country, evaluating all aspects of the teaching and administration of the schools and colleges. In 2012, Al Mashreq Training was one of the very few educational establishments awarded the highest assessment of Outstanding by the QAA.
Over the past twelve years since Al Mashreq Training was established, it has successfully trained many people in a variety of qualifications. Many of these students have been aided by Bahrain Labtheir Fund (Tamkeen). The purpose of this project is to enable Bahrainis to obtain the necessary training to help develop the human restheirce needs of the country. Al Mashreq Training has been instrumental in addressing these needs and has provided ctheirses for more than 10,000 students to help them progress in their chosen careers.
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